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Marginal cost estimation for level crossing accidents : evidence from the Swedish railways 2000-2012 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
This study examines the relationship between train traffic and the accident risk for road users at level crossings. The marginal effect of train traffic on the accident risk can be used to derive the marginal cost per train passage that is due to level crossing accidents. Based on Swedish data from 2000 to 2012 on level crossing accidents, train volume
Jonsson, Lina, Björklund, Gunilla
openaire   +3 more sources

A sketch planning methodology for determining interventions for bicycle and pedestrian crashes: an ecological approach [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Bicycle and pedestrian safety planning have recently been gaining increased attention. With this focus, however, comes increased responsibilities for planning agencies and organizations tasked with evaluating and selecting safety interventions, a ...
Cottrill, C.   +3 more
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Wine Tourism as a Catalyst for Sustainable Performance: The Mediating Role of Corporate Legitimacy and Green Innovation

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study aims to explore the influence of Wine Tourism (WT) on the Sustainable Performance (SP) of wineries in Spain. It particularly investigates how Corporate Social Legitimacy (CSL) and Green Innovation (GI) may act as intermediary factors in this relationship.
Javier Martínez‐Falcó   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Study on disaster-causing probability evaluation of gas pipeline in karst area.

open access: yesPLoS ONE
In this paper, a disaster-causing probability evaluation method of gas pipelines in karst areas based on disaster system theory and vulnerability theory is proposed.
Qiaochu Li, Peng Zhang
doaj   +1 more source

Insurance and self-protection for increased risk aversion

open access: yes, 2017
We re-examine the classic problem of risk aversion and self-protection in this paper. In the beginning of this paper, we conduct comparative statics of risk aversion and prevention efforts based on the mono-periodic two states model of choice under risk.
ZHANG, Jian
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Farmers’ Protests in Germany: Media Coverage and Types of Bias

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The German farmers’ protests of 2024 sparked widespread media coverage and public debate. Yet, media coverage was not always positive, reflecting the media's attention‐seeking and selective focus. Occurrences of farmers blocking media outlets reflected distrust in how their concerns were portrayed.
Felix Schlichte, Doris Läpple
wiley   +1 more source

Research on safety measures with a focus on the psychological and behavioral characteristics of bicycle users, from children to senior citizens

open access: yesIATSS Research
As part of a research project of the International Association for Traffic and Safety Sciences (IATSS), a series of surveys were conducted on the behavior of cyclists and the countermeasures.
Kazumi Renge
doaj   +1 more source

Serum and Urinary Electrolyte Levels in Cerebro-Vascular Accident Patients: A Cross Sectional Study

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Internal Medicine, 2013
This cross sectional study was designed to document sequential changes in serum as well as urinary sodium and potassium levels in cerebrovascular accident (CVA) patients, in relation to a control group, in an attempt to precise the role of these electrolytes in occurrence of CVA.
openaire   +1 more source

AI in chemical engineering: From promise to practice

open access: yesAIChE Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) in chemical engineering has moved from promise to practice: physics‐aware (gray‐box) models are gaining traction, reinforcement learning complements model predictive control (MPC), and generative AI powers documentation, digitization, and safety workflows.
Jia Wei Chew   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Simulating the Impact of Traffic Calming Strategies [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
This study assessed the impact of traffic calming measures to the speed, travel times and capacity of residential roadways. The study focused on two types of speed tables, speed humps and a raised crosswalk.
Chimba, Deo, Mbuya, Christian
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